Ingrid Maria Leon-Barra

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Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Mobile: 757-***-****

Email: acqcvx@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: ingridsito

Education

University of Florida

M.E. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Food Engineering

GPA 3.81/4.00 Dec 2006

B.S in Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Bio-Process Engineering

GPA 3.42/4.00 Apr 2004

Work Experience

Senior Project Engineer – Unilever Engineering Services Jan 2013- Present

1.Brown Field Project Phase I: Engineering Project Manager responsible for the equipment design reviews, changes, Factory and Site acceptance testing, approval and commissioning of an 18 MM USD innovative tea packaging line. Line included complex three tier automated conveyor systems, 10 high speed tea baggers, one flow wrapper, a loading robot, two carton formers, and a continuous motion carton closer.

2.Caddy Conversion: Led testing, equipment installation and commissioning of 8 Lines with new end of line equipment (15 MM USD) which includes eight new carton closers and overhead conveyor systems.

3.Brown Field Project Phase II: Engineer Project Manager responsible for design reviews, testing, budget, mechanical installation, construction management, commissioning and full functionality of two tea packaging lines similar to the Phase I (40MM USD).

4.Project Phase III/IV/V: Leading/coordinating the design, testing, and installation of a new tea delivery system and three new packaging lines.

Caribeans Artisanal Chocolate Factory and Farm Contract May - Nov 2012

1.Assisted in the improvement of factory zoning and processing methods.

2.Manager for the chocolate retail business and chocolate tasting lounge.

Research Scientist –Global R&D – Chiquita Brands LLC Aug 2010- Dec 2011

1.Developed post-harvest processes and product packaging

2.Optimized existing processes to deliver improved freshness and product quality.

3.Assisted in the scale-up of new products, processes, and technology

Innovation Engineer –Group Engineering – Nestle USA Mar 2008-Aug 2010

1.Confections and Snacks Division

Project Manager and Project Engineer for a 1.3 MM USD capacity increase project for the Wonka Fun Dip line. Installed new packaging line (bagger, conveyors, shrink-wrap tunnel, metal detectors, check-weigher and case packer) at Frito Lay Sabritas facility in Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico.

Nestle project engineer for process improvement projects.

2.Toll House Cookie Dough:

•Filled Cookie Line: Defined project design and scope, selected equipment, justified capital, and drafted proposal for a $2 MM USD project to bring cookie product in-house and eliminate co-manufacturing costs.

•Hygienic Modifications: Outlined factory zoning and project scope for new process requirements including new flour unloading bays, automated slurry mixing, sugar cooling, replacement of air handling units, flooring and cryogenic exhaust systems.

3.Buitoni Pasta

•Sauce Line: Developed project scope, drafted equipment specifications, and justified capital for a $1 MM USD minor project. Modified existing sauce line to manufacture both ravioli fillings and sauces. Modifications included process piping, new holding kettle, pouch bagger, and water cooling unit.

• Frozen Pasta Line: Drafted equipment specifications and conducted freezing experiments to assist in defining project scope for frozen ravioli and lasagna line.

Ingrid Maria Leon-Barra

4501 Pinta Lane Apt. 302

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Mobile: 757-***-****

Email: acqcvx@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: ingridsito

Senior Supply Chain Associate/Resource Coordinator – Tropicana/PepsiCo Jan 2007-Feb 2008

1.Coordinated the department where Not-From-Concentrate (NFC) orange juice was processed, blended, stored and released for packaging. Managed loading and unloading of concentrate and NFC juice from tankers.

2.Incorporated TPM into operator daily activities, troubleshooted processes and drafted/modified SOPs.

3.Headed the Loss Elimination Team/Focused Improvement Team and 5S team of the department:

• Monitored and troubleshooted yield losses, water and CIP caustic use.

• Increased sanitation standards in the Juice Operations Department and created a culture of accountability. The department obtained a perfect AIB audit score of 1000.

• Created Task Forces to increase sanitation standards, improve maintenance efforts and reduce clutter in the Concentrate Tank Farm and Barrel Room. These efforts led to an increase in juice tank unloading and concentrate blending efficiencies.

• Created a people process for pulp juice change overs which reduced pulp complaints by 50%. Created a Visio program which eliminated pulp tank overfills and pulp left-overs.

Brewing Intern – Anheuser-Busch Inc. Summers 2005 and 2006

1.Worked on two Brewing Department Projects (2005):

• Reducing/Eliminating anaerobic counts on the Beer Releasing Lines to the packaging department.

• Optimizing press-out volumes during brand changes to prevent downgrading premium beer. Saved the company approximately $100 M USD per year.

2.Interned as a Group Manager in the Finishing/Filtering Departments:

• Planned and monitored the finishing/filtering process and the timely release of beer to the packaging department.

• Supervised and coordinated the activities of Union operators and mechanics.

Related Training

1.Unilever Engineering Project Management Course (2014)

2.Nestle Good Hygienic Engineering Workshop (2009): Factory Zoning/Building Design/Cleaning (including CIP and Validation)/Foreign Body Prevention/Water, Air, and Industrial Services Impact/Change Management.

3.Nestle Project Engineering Workshop (2009): Engineering Project Management course. Presented the course section on Hygienic Engineering.

Activities and Honors

1.Member of Surfrider - Environmental cleanup / surfing organization (2014)

2.Member of Young Adults –Catholic Charity and Prayer Group (2014)

3.Member of Internations Organization (2010-2012)

4.Chair of Adelante at Fort Pierce, FL (PepsiCo’s Hispanic Association)(2007-2008)

5.Focused Improvement and Quality TPM Department Leader (2007-2008)

6.Social Chair, Hispanic Graduate Student Association (HGSA) (2006)

7.Cum Laude, University of Florida. (2004)

Skills

1.Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel/VB, PowerPoint, MS Project, MathCAD and Visio.

2.Language: Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.

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